Tag Archives: Business & Economy

Uncontrolled release at oil well near Lloyd; residents frustrated with lack of communication
Cenovus is dealing with a well release at the Rush Lake 2 thermal facility, about 80 kilometers southeast of Lloydminster. In a statement emailed to battlefordsNOW, the energy company's media relation...
May 13, 2025

TV station in Lloydminster shuts down permanently
Stingray media's only conventional television properties, CITL/CKSA TV were officially shut down Tuesday.In a press release on the company's website, Stingray said the Lloydminster, Alta based TV medi...
May 13, 2025

Poultry producers on alert after avian flu infects three Saskatchewan flocks
No commercial poultry farms in Saskatchewan have encountered avian flu yet, but recent cases in backyard flocks have prompted heightened awareness with producers who are ensuring they're up to date on...
May 07, 2025

Tourism Sask: Canadian inclination to travel to US declined, American travel to Canada remains strong
Tourism Saskatchewan doesn't plan on making any major marketing shifts as the tourism season approaches, despite current Canada-US relations. American anglers and hunters represent the strongest inter...
May 01, 2025

Melfort Legion hosting Saskatchewan Made Showcase
A showcase in Melfort will highlight the best of Saskatchewan in a time of tariffs and uncertainty. The Saskatchewan Made Showcase is being held at the Melfort Legion this weekend. Legion President Co...
May 01, 2025

Plus Industries to benefit from Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Melfort
The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign starts on Monday, April 28. This year's beneficiary in Melfort is Plus Industries, with 100 per cent of Smile Cookie purchases going to support the organization. ...
Apr 25, 2025

Prince Albert one of eight communities invited to apply for infrastructure money to boost housing builds
Prince Albert is one of eight Saskatchewan communities that have been invited to apply for federal/provincial infrastructure funding to boost home building. The city will join Saskatoon, Regina, Moose...
Apr 22, 2025

Candidates clash on carbon tax, trade and tariffs at Battlefords–Lloydminster–Meadow Lake forum
With less than two weeks to go before the 2025 federal election, voters in the Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding got a closer look at their choices during a candidates' forum hosted by the L...
Apr 17, 2025

Sask. housing sales increase as numbers fall nationally due to market uncertainty
The Saskatchewan home sales forecast is telling a much different story than what is being realized across Canada. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) downgraded its forecast for home sales thi...
Apr 15, 2025

Project Cornerstone applications now open
Community groups can now apply for a share of $150,000 as part of Project Cornerstone. The Cornerstone Credit Union's annual community investment program has provided funding to 50 projects across the...
Apr 15, 2025